Roxtine TM
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Active ingredients: paroxetine
Pack: Roxtine 20 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ROXTINE 20 paroxetine (as hydrochloride hemihydrate) 20 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment of:,? major depression and for the prevention of relapse of depressive symptoms;,? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and for the prevention of relapse of OCD;,? Panic Disorder and for the prevention of relapse of Panic Disorder;,? Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia; and,? Generalised Anxiety Disorder;,? Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white film-coated modified capsule shaped, biconvex tablets debossed with '56' on one side & 'C' with a deep break line on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient paroxetine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
